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Eaton INDGW-X2 Gigabit Industrial Gateway Card for UPS Network Management with X-Slot

Eaton INDGW-X2 Gigabit Industrial Gateway Card for UPS Network Management with X-Slot

Name: Eaton INDGW-X2 Gigabit Industrial Gateway Card for UPS Network Management with X-Slot
Brand: EATON
SKU: EAT-INDGW-X2

Brand EATON

Model Number INDGW-X2

EpicRise Warranty First Year

Product Highlights

• Gigabit Ethernet speed ensures compatibility with modern data center network infrastructure and cost-effective switch deployment

• Cybersecurity compliance meets UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 standards with stronger encryption and X.509 PKI support

• Enhanced memory capacity enables improved operation performance and larger data storage for monitoring logs

• Real-time clock with battery backup and NTP synchronization provides accurate event timestamping across distributed systems

• Integrates with Intelligent Power Manager v1.61+ to automate graceful shutdowns and VM relocation during power events

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The Eaton INDGW-X2 Gigabit Industrial Gateway Card transforms UPS monitoring and management for data centers and industrial facilities. This X-Slot network management card provides IT administrators with real-time visibility into power system health while enabling automated protection policies that prevent data loss during utility disturbances. Built for enterprise environments demanding both performance and security, the INDGW-X2 delivers gigabit-speed connectivity alongside industrial-grade cybersecurity features.

Designed for compatibility with Eaton's 9155, 9355, 9395, 9395P, 9395C, and BladeUPS series, this gateway card integrates seamlessly with Intelligent Power Manager and Virtual Power Manager software platforms. The card's dual USB ports and RS-485 service console enable flexible configuration options, while support for environmental monitoring probes extends visibility beyond electrical parameters to include temperature and humidity tracking.

Best For

The INDGW-X2 serves mission-critical facilities requiring secure, high-speed UPS network integration and automated power event response.

- Data Centers: Enables automated VM migration and graceful shutdown orchestration across virtualized infrastructure during power anomalies

- Industrial Control Rooms: Supports Modbus TCP/RTU and BACnet protocols for integration with SCADA and building management systems

- Healthcare Facilities: Provides SNMP v3 encrypted monitoring for medical equipment power protection with audit-ready event logging

- Financial Services: Delivers cybersecurity-compliant UPS monitoring that meets stringent data protection requirements for transaction processing systems

- Manufacturing Plants: Integrates UPS monitoring into existing industrial networks using REST API and MQTT protocols for Industry 4.0 deployments

Key Features

- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) connectivity eliminates network bottlenecks in high-speed data center environments

- Dual USB 2.0 ports support environmental monitoring probe daisy-chaining up to 3 units per host card

- Comprehensive protocol support includes HTTPS, SNMP v1/v3, MQTT, Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet, RADIUS, and LDAP for flexible integration

- IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack networking with TLS 1.2 encryption ensures compatibility with modern security policies

- REST API enables custom application development and integration with third-party monitoring platforms

- Environmental monitoring capability through EMPDT1H1C2 probe supports temperature, humidity, and dry-contact sensors

- SSH console access provides secure remote configuration and troubleshooting capabilities

- Configurable password policies and X.509 Public Key Infrastructure support enterprise security standards

Quick Specs

Card Slot Type	X-Slot
Ethernet Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
Ethernet Ports	1
USB Ports	2 (USB Type-A)
Service Console Port	1 (RS-485)
Supported Protocols	HTTPS, SNMP v1/v3, NTP, SMTP, BootP, DHCP, SSH, MQTT, Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet, RADIUS, LDAP
Network Standards	IPv4/IPv6, TLS 1.2
MIB Support	xUPS, IETF UPS
Integration	REST API
Software Compatibility	Intelligent Power Manager 1.61+, Intelligent Power Protector 1.61+
Compatible UPS Models	BladeUPS, 9155, 9355, 9395, 9395P, 9395C
Environmental Monitoring	EMPDT1H1C2 probe (temperature, humidity, dry-contact)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Relative Humidity	0-90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	115 mm × 112 mm × 38 mm (4.53" × 4.41" × 1.50")
Weight	0.13 kg (0.29 lbs)
Catalog Number	INDGW-X2

What's Included

- Eaton INDGW-X2 Gigabit Industrial Gateway Card

- USB Type-A Male to Micro USB 5-Pin Cable (5 ft)

- RS-485 Wiring Terminal

- Installation Instructions

What type of facilities and infrastructure is the Eaton INDGW-X2 best suited for?

The INDGW-X2 is designed for enterprise data centers and industrial facilities with gigabit network infrastructure. It works with Eaton 9155, 9355, 9395, 9395P, 9395C, and BladeUPS series in environments requiring cybersecurity-compliant UPS monitoring. The card supports temperatures from 32°F to 104°F and integrates with virtualization platforms through IPM software for automated power event management.

How does the INDGW-X2 compare to older Eaton network management cards?

The INDGW-X2 provides gigabit Ethernet versus 10/100 Mbps on previous models, eliminating network speed mismatches in modern data centers. It adds cybersecurity compliance with UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 standards through stronger encryption and X.509 PKI support. Increased memory capacity enables larger monitoring data storage and improved operational performance compared to earlier X-Slot cards.

Is the $579 list price justified for this UPS network management card?

The INDGW-X2 includes cybersecurity compliance features (UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2) that reduce audit costs and security risks in regulated industries. Gigabit Ethernet prevents infrastructure upgrades needed with slower cards, while REST API integration eliminates custom SNMP development expenses. The card's compatibility with IPM software enables automated VM relocation during power events, reducing manual intervention costs during utility disturbances.

Which Eaton UPS models and software versions work with the INDGW-X2?

The INDGW-X2 is compatible with Eaton BladeUPS, 9155, 9355, 9395, 9395P, and 9395C series UPS systems equipped with X-Slot interfaces. It requires Intelligent Power Manager version 1.61 or higher for full functionality including automated policies and VM management. The card supports IPv4/IPv6 networks with TLS 1.2 and integrates with any SNMP-compliant network management system using xUPS and IETF UPS MIBs.

What network protocols and integration methods does the INDGW-X2 support?

The card supports HTTPS, SNMP v1/v3, MQTT, Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet, SSH, RADIUS, and LDAP protocols over IPv4/IPv6 networks. REST API enables custom application development and third-party platform integration. It includes xUPS and IETF UPS MIB support for standards-based SNMP monitoring, plus NTP for time synchronization and SMTP for email notifications.

Can the INDGW-X2 monitor environmental conditions beyond UPS electrical parameters?

The INDGW-X2 supports the EMPDT1H1C2 Environmental Monitoring Probe Gen 2 through its dual USB ports. You can daisy-chain up to 3 probes per card to monitor temperature, humidity, and dry-contact sensors across multiple locations. This enables rack-level temperature tracking and water detection integration alongside UPS power monitoring in a single management interface.

What cybersecurity features does the INDGW-X2 provide for enterprise compliance?

The INDGW-X2 meets UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards through TLS 1.2 encryption, X.509 Public Key Infrastructure support, and configurable password policies. It supports RADIUS and LDAP authentication for centralized access control, plus SSH for encrypted console access. SNMP v3 provides encrypted and authenticated monitoring traffic, while audit logging tracks configuration changes and access attempts.

How does the INDGW-X2 enable automated shutdown and VM management during power events?

When integrated with Intelligent Power Manager v1.61 or higher, the INDGW-X2 triggers configured policies during power anomalies. IPM can orchestrate graceful shutdowns across physical and virtual servers, relocate virtual machines to alternate hosts with stable power, and initiate disaster recovery procedures. The card's real-time clock with battery backup ensures accurate event timestamping for coordinated multi-system responses.

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